Profanity, racism, or any other inappropriate subject matter will disqualify an entry from consideration.

OriginalityAll entries should be original, unpublished works created solely by the submitting entrant(s) and not violate the intellectual property rights, copyright, or right of property of any third party, and must not have been submitted in any other competition. Copyrighted materials will not be accpeted unless specific permission for the use of such music or images can be shown.

PublicationAll videos submitted, whether judged as a winning entry or not, may be used by University of Puget Sound. Submitted videos may be published or republished, in whole or in part, in any printed or electronic media including social media, other videos, and in promotional materials. By sending your videos in for consideration, you agree to such use of your material.

The Fine PrintA deviation from the rules listed below may disqualify a submission from the video from consideration for judging. We reserve the right to amend the contest rules without prior notification.

Images and music you use for your video submission may be protected by copyright law, so it’s best to choose works that don’t require written permission from the copyright holder.

For historical images of Puget Sound, try searching A Sound Past, Collins Memorial Library's digital collection of images from the university archives. Creative Commons has posted a great guide to royalty-free music sources. And don’t forget to properly credit the media sources you use in your video.

Need help? For general information about copyright, visit the library’s copyright resources page. You also may send an email message or consult with a librarian about copyright issues and citing sources.